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Sinister's Progress Thread

Holy Smokes... I've never made one of these. I should have. I've had the car since 2006 when I got back from Iraq. Kind of a present to myself. Since then it's been a massive money pit... Incredibly fun... and an insane learning project. I've finally got the funds, room, and garage together to be able to turn her into a toy that I can drive to work, and then to the track! Should be a fun close to 400whp e85 beast

I've gotten almost all of the parts from WRXPro.com, TiC, and a few from RallySportDirect.

I've been asked to explain the turbo, because the blouch numbering system is totally jacked up... and no one seems to know anything about this turbo. They seem to think that because the number is so low, that it's a small turbo.

It is basically a GT3071r stock location designed to work with stock location inlets but with a billet wheel.

I've heard lots of oil pickup failure stories.. of course every single one has been told by the guys at KillerB, so.. you know.

Let me know what your max IDCs come out to be. I went ahead and bought the DW 1300cc injectors because the list price was the same as the 1000s. Then I ended up getting over $100 off by contacting the vendor directly and asking for a discount before I ordered.

I'm interested in your IDCs because I want to compare how my ball bearing 20g stacks up to the Blouch. I have a lack of AVCS, but my EWG should make up for that.. and FMIC vs. TMIC.. but similar builds none the less. Should be one hell of a ride.

Power level should have nothing to do with oil pickup failure. A larger turbo requires more oil, but that should have no effect on the causing the pickup failure. My pickup from my '05 did not have a crack. However, the weld was getting kind of grayish and ashy looking which leads me to believe that the weld was getting closer to failure/cracking.

Not all welds are created equal or even welding material/metal/rod used. My Perrin UPP recently started leaking due to a little crack at the weld and I could not hold over 10-12PSI. Had it rewelded and problem solved. I have had the Perrin UPP since '07 or so, not too long but I guess thats what happens when Perrin out sources products to Asia (probably China).

Why the all season tires? Maybe I misread your post. I dunno what the weather is like over in Denver to be honest, but I doubt it's enough to warrant all seasons over performance tires and cheapo winter/bad season tires.

Originally Posted by Trainrex

He was throwing balloons filled with sulfuric acid and shrapnel at the swat team. They finally had to take him down with rubber bullets.

He is running a TD06-20G with all supporting mods and a standalone ECU. I guess running at higher power could create slightly more vibration as the rocking couples could be magnified slightly. Doubt it makes as much difference as the consistency of the welds however.

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